USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job
it was not designed to do.
CAUTION: This machine is not designed for heavy deburring op-
erations. When finishing metals, sparks or hot fragments could
cause a fire. To avoid this:
• Disconnect any dust collecting hose from the sander.
• Remove all traces of wood dust from the sander.
• Remove all traces of metal dust from the sander before
sanding wood again.
Dress for safety.
Any power sanders can throw foreign object into eyes. This can cause
permanent eye damage. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resist-
ant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety glasses are available.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry ( rings, wrist,
watches). They can get caught and draw your fingers into moving parts.
Safety instructions for belt and disc sander:
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeve above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To avoid possible hearing damage, wear ear
plugs or muffs when using sander for hours at a time.
• Sanding operations are usually dusty. Wear a dust mask along with
the safety glasses.
Inspect your workpiece.
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the work-
piece to be sanded.
Plan your work to avoid THROWBACKS - when the workpiece
catches on the sanding belt or disc and torn from your hands.
• Make sure there’s no debris between the workpiece and its supports.
• When sanding irregularly shaped workpieces, plan your work support
so it will not slip and be pulled from your hands.
• Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward workpieces.
• Never use this tool to finish pieces too small to hold by hand.
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks etc. ) for any
workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top.
• NEVER use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or
as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the
basic sander table, or to help feed, support, or pull the workpiece.
• When finishing on the disc, always press the workpiece againt the
“Down” side of the disc. Sanding against the side coming up from
under the table could damage the work by making it chatter, or tear
the work from your hands and throw it.
• Sand only one workpiece at a time.
• Clear everything except the workpiece and related support devices off
the table before turning the sander on.
Plan the way you will hold the worpiece from start to finish.
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause fingers or hand to move into a sanding surface. Keep the
fingers away from where the belt goes into the dust trap.
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep good footing and balance. Keep your face
and body to one side, out of line with a possible throwback.
WHENEVER SANDER IS RUNNING
WARNING: Don’t let familliarity (gained from frequent use of your belt
and disc sander) cause a careless mistake. A careless fraction of a
second is enough to cause a severe injury. Before starting your work,
watch the sander while it runs. If it makes an unfamilliar noise or vibrates
a lot, stop immediately. Turn the sander off. Unplug the sander. Do not
restart until finding and correcting the problem. Make sure the sanding
disc turns counterclockwise before using the sander.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Keep all visitors a safe distance from the
sander. Make sure bystanders are clear of the sander and workpiece.
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do better and safer job at its designed rate.
Press the workpiece against the sanding material only hard enough to
let it sand without bogging down or binding.
Before freeing any jammed material:
• Turn switch "OFF"
• Unplug the sander.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
BEFORE LEAVING THE SANDER:
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
Don' t leave until it comes to a complete stop.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF. Lock the shop. Disconnect master
switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store it away from children and
others not qualified to use the tool.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR BELT AND DISC SANDER
